Gary A. Podkowka, Sr.

Boonville- Gary A. Podkowka, Sr., 63, of Golden Road, husband of Cathy, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2016. He was born in Utica, on September 13, 1953 a son of Milton and Carol Casey. He was raised on the Frank and Sophie Cihocki Farm in West Leyden and was a graduate of Adirondack Central School. Following graduation he was employed at Stihl's Sawmill, Ava, before beginning his career at Orion Bus Co. Oriskany. Gary always had a special place in his heart for the Cihocki family, especially Rich and Pat. He was married to Cynthia Greene, later the couple divorced. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching his favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees. On September 20, 2003 he was united in marriage with Cathy Muha. Besides his wife he is survived by his children: Kelly Gleason and fianc Thomas Achen, Gary A. Podkowka, Jr. (Jessica), Chad (Megan) Podkowka; his step-children: Shannon (John) Bailey, Shawn (Nichole) Hutchins, Tim Hutchins (Andrea Reppard); his mother Carol Loungesberry, grandchildren: Ashton, Marlee, Lukas, Amber, Shawna, Johnny, Kaitlyn, Morgan, Timmy, Macey, Miley, and Matix. Also surviving are his siblings: Cindy Coon, Tom (Nan) Podkowka, and Randy (Carol) Podkowka, brother-in-law Dave (Florence) Muha, and his beloved dog Scratch Off. He was predeceased by his father Milton, sister and brother-in-law Mary and Ted Muha, cousin Connie Cihocki, and father and mother-in-law: Mike and Janis Muha. Keeping with Gary's wishes all services will be private. Arrangements are in care of the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Suite 200, Landover, Maryland 20785, or to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018.